This book evaluates transition of early Roman system of government to later Roman (Byzantium)-style of governance dominated by member of civil services, bureaucrats.
Based on historical evidence the author reconstructs how Empire's every day administrative function were carried out.
I was surprised to learn that later Roman Empire had civil service so complex and so regulated that it could match its version in many today's advanced countries.
I was surprised to learn that later Roman Empire had civil service so complex and so regulated that it could match its version in many today's advanced countries.
At first, I really enjoyed the author's excellent writing style and wealth of new information in the first few chapters. However, later book becomes quite boring with repetitive information.
posted by David
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